Magnet High School

MHS Mission Statement

The Union County Magnet High School for Science, Mathematics, and Technology prepares selected students of Union County to become self-directed, responsible, and productive individuals within the changing landscape of society. Our engineering-based specialized career academy emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving and leadership skills through a rigorous project-based curriculum.

It is our goal to provide students with the latest technological and academic resources needed to succeed in the modern world. This approach encourages the responsible use and application of technology and helps truly prepare our students for the demands of college and beyond.

Math Sequence

In order to satisfy the four-year mathematics graduation requirement, all students are required to take the next-in-sequence course each year. For students that begin the mathematics sequence at Combined Algebra, this means that AP Calculus 1/AB will be the required senior mathematics course.

Certifications

All students become AutoCAD Certified Users by the end of their sophomore year.

NJIT Articulation

Through an articulation agreement with the New Jersey Institute of Technology, students who meet the conditions of the agreement and choose to attend NJIT have the opportunity to earn college credit and continue their education at NJIT after graduation. Student may choose to apply for this program at the beginning of their sophomore year.

Advisory Board

As part of our focus on career and technical education, Magnet High School has an industry advisory board that assists our school in making programmatic decisions. Members of our advisory board include local industry professionals with careers in chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, and architecture, as well as a representative from a local college, a parent, a student, our engineering/technology teachers, a curriculum coordinator and an administrator. This diverse and active group has given critical input which has had influence in the design and modification of our school’s facilities and equipment, curriculum, career days, and certification credentials.